AWS IAM/PingID Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a skilled IAM Consultant to design and integrate identity management systems with Ping Identity and AWS. The role requires strong expertise in authentication standards and compliance with security policies, ideal for candidates with active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IAM tools, particularly Ping Identity and AWS Identity.
• Strong familiarity with SAML and OAUTH / OIDC.
• Knowledge of compliance standards like ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Design, architecture, and deployment of Ping One and AWS Identity.
• Establish policies for user access and enforce security controls.
• Provide training on IAM processes and tools.

Skills

Authentication and Access Management

IAM Tools Configuration

SAML

OAUTH / OIDC

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Tools

Ping Identity

AWS Identity

Job description

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Duration: contract to run until 30/10/2025

Location: Remote

Rate: up to £690 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

Clearance required: Active Security Clearance is essential

Key Skills/ requirements

• Has designed, architecture and deployed the Ping One and AWS Identity and integrated the 2.
• Familiar to SAML and OAUTH / OIDC
• Competent in the logical configuration of Ping One and AWS Identity cloud services.
• Technical Proficiency in IAM Tools: Expertise in using and configuring IAM tools such Ping Identity, and AWS Identity to manage user identities and access permissions.
• Works with the Lead Security Architect to deploy PING ID and AWS Identity, ensuring the configuration of tools is secure and compliant with DCC Security standards.
• Authentication and Access Management: Strong experience in integrated third parties and applications using industry standards (SAML/OIDC)
• Automates and manages the creation, updating, and removal of user accounts and access rights across various systems and applications.
• Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for user access, ensuring appropriate levels of access based on job roles and responsibilities.
• Implements and manages multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and other authentication methods to secure user access.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO27001, Cyber Essentials) by helping to complete compliance trackers
• Defines and manages roles and permissions to streamline access control and ensure users have the minimum necessary access to perform their duties.
• Provides training and support to operational resources on IAM policies, procedures, and tools to ensure effective and secure use of identity management systems.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!